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Home » Grouper

Tag: Grouper

Posted inMusic

Kranky and Ambient Church raise the rafters—but gently

by Jordan Reyes December 5, 2018August 18, 2021

Chicago-born label Kranky celebrates 25 years with a Rockefeller Memorial Chapel concert presented by Ambient Church.

Posted inBlogs

Pitchfork’s Midwinter brings Kamasi Washington, Slowdive, Laurie Anderson, and dozens more to the Art Institute

by Leor Galil November 14, 2018August 18, 2021

Midwinter runs February 15 through 17 and also includes Oneohtrix Point Never, Grouper, Perfume Genius, DJ Koze, two William Basinski performances, and Tortoise playing all of TNT.

Posted inMusic

Grouper’s mystical ambience comes through clearer than before on Grid of Points

by Leor Galil September 13, 2018August 18, 2021

In a spring Pitchfork feature about Liz Harris, who records and performs as Grouper, contributor Ben Ratliff wrote that when she submitted the new album Grid of Points to Kranky, the […]

Posted inMusic

Stephen Sowley of Fake Limbs on a great way to get some gay aliens in your life

by Philip Montoro November 18, 2015August 18, 2021

Plus: Mastering engineer Matthew Barnhart on a band for people “going through stuff,” the Reader‘s Philip Montoro on the happiest audience he’s ever seen, and more

Posted inMusic

Ebullient bop troupe Sicko Mobb drop their second mixtape

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil April 1, 2015August 18, 2021

Ebullient bop troupe Sicko Mobb drop their second mixtape, Savage Sister debuts the side project Eyes Behind the Veil, and more.

The pastor taco is swamped by an avalanche of pineapple relish.
Posted inFood & Drink

Más makes Mexican with more and more and more . . .

by Mike Sula July 22, 2014August 18, 2021

At Más, a new Mexican spot in West Loop, more isn’t better.

Posted inBlogs

Best shows to see: Drake, Bottle Rockets, Snow Angels, Gorguts, Their/They’re/There

by Luca Cimarusti December 12, 2013August 19, 2021

The best shows to see on Thu 12/12 through Sun 12/15

Joel Leoschke
Posted inMusic

Kranky’s 20 uncompromising years

by Peter Margasak September 12, 2013August 19, 2021

As Kranky turns 20, its cofounder shares the label’s five most overlooked Chicago releases.

Posted inBlogs

This week’s Spotify playlist: The best of March’s Post No Bills playlists

by Peter Margasak April 4, 2012August 19, 2021

This week’s Spotify playlist includes postbop piano, dub reggae, Romany cimbalom music, French ye-ye, and more.

Posted inBlogs

This week on the B Side

by Miles Raymer September 29, 2011August 19, 2021

Love for Lana Del Rey, a tribute to Norwegian eccentric Ole Bull, tons of stuff to do this weekend, and more

Peaking Lights
Posted inMusic

Adventures in Modern Music

by Luca Cimarusti September 29, 2011August 19, 2021

Liturgy collides with Oval, Pelican, Grouper, Peaking Lights, and more

Posted inBlogs

Neon Marshmallow expands to New York

by Peter Margasak August 23, 2011August 19, 2021

Chicago’s Neon Marshmallow Festival expands to New York in October, with a lineup that includes Rhys Chatham, Phill Niblock, Tim Hecker, Grouper, and Loren Connors.

Posted inMusic

Gossip Wolf: The Blackout’s Back

by Jessica Hopper and J.R. Nelson March 30, 2011August 19, 2021

A first look at HoZac’s lineup for the party you won’t remember. Plus: Tyler Jon Tyler on Shameless, David Daniell’s comp for Japan, and more

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